Southern Missouri Community Health Center
Family Medicine • West Plains, MO • Since 2013
About
Southern Missouri Community Health Center (SMCHC) is a nonprofit federally qualified health center based in West Plains, Missouri. It provides primary medical care, dental services (children up to 17), and mental health counseling for individuals and groups across West Plains and surrounding Missouri communities. Founded in 2013, SMCHC operates 4 offices (all in West Plains) and has about 8 employees with annual revenue around $20.4 million. Key contact: multiple local phone lines; main address at 1137 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1137 INDEPENDENCE DR, West Plains, Missouri 65775, US
Phone
417.255.8464
scromer@smchc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does SMCHC provide?
SMCHC provides comprehensive primary healthcare, mental health counseling, and dental health services for patients of all ages.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 5.0 stars (1 review)
Patients praise
- Individual provider ratings exist in some directories despite low overall review volume
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with quality of care and medical oversight
"I really liked Shelly Gringritch as A PA there until lately with my asthma she has almost allowed me to die."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Professional Services - Student Services - Missouri State-West Plains — Apr 2, 2026
- Southern Missouri CHC Case Study | Healthcare IT - JMARK — Apr 20, 2026
- Family Practice Physician/OB w Delivery - West Plains, MO 65775 — Dec 17, 2025
- Dr. Travis Shearer - Missouri Dental Association — Jun 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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